--- title: "Internal Audit Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE" published: "2017-11-24" --- # Internal Audit Service Buyer: BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813.json) ## Summary Blackwood Homes and Care, a national organisation based in Edinburgh, is currently seeking proposals for Internal Audit Services valued at £55,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8th January 2018. The services required include planning and executing four annual audits, reporting to the Audit Committee, and liaising with external auditors. This open procedure invites all interested suppliers to submit their proposals electronically to the specified platform. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit services and consultancy. Firms with expertise in auditing, compliance, and advisory services will find this contract appealing, especially those equipped to manage multiple audits annually and communicate effectively with a governing body. The potential for a renewal option adds an extra layer of opportunity, allowing successful bidders to engage in an extended partnership with Blackwood Homes and Care. ## Notice Blackwood Homes and Care (Blackwood) is now a national organisation with over 1,500 tenanted properties, 4 care homes, and over 200,000 hours of care at home provided across Scotland. Blackwood wishes to arrange a formal contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services. The internal audit services required will include, but not be limited to: ? Planning, managing and executing four audits per year. ? Completing an annual follow-up audit to confirm that Blackwood has met the recommendations from previous audits. ? Reporting on internal audit progress to Blackwood's Audit Committee, including attendance at Committee and Board meetings as appropriate. ? Provision of advice to Blackwood Management and Audit Committee as required. ? Liaison and coordination with Blackwood's external auditors to ensure full exchange of information. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The internal audit services required will include, but not be limited to: ? Planning, managing and executing four audits per year. ? Completing an annual follow-up audit to confirm that Blackwood has met the recommendations from previous audits. ? Reporting on internal audit progress to Blackwood's Audit Committee, including attendance at Committee and Board meetings as appropriate. ? Provision of advice to Blackwood Management and Audit Committee as required. ? Liaison and coordination with Blackwood's external auditors to ensure full exchange of information. Renewal: Option for 12 month extension to contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302231 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | November 2020 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | £55,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 1DQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302231 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV302231&idx=1 24th November 2017 - Tender documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302231 Internal Audit Service - Blackwood Homes and Care (Blackwood) is now a national organisation with over 1,500 tenanted properties, 4 care homes, and over 200,000 hours of care at home provided across Scotland. Blackwood wishes to arrange a formal contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services. The internal audit services required will include, but not be limited to: ? Planning, managing and executing four audits per year. ? Completing an annual follow-up audit to confirm that Blackwood has met the recommendations from previous audits. ? Reporting on internal audit progress to Blackwood's Audit Committee, including attendance at Committee and Board meetings as appropriate. ? Provision of advice to Blackwood Management and Audit Committee as required. ? Liaison and coordination with Blackwood's external auditors to ensure full exchange of information. ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=519813 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000519813.json.